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Delta State Polytechnic students say mobile data is eating half their monthly allowance
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Delta State Polytechnic students say mobile data is eating half their monthly allowance

A survey of Delta State Polytechnic students shows many spend up to half their monthly allowance on mobile data, leaving little for food and transport.

Jun 30, 20265 min read
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Benjamin Dada

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Nigeria has a new identity framework, here are 3 things to know
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Nigeria has a new identity framework, here are 3 things to know

The new NIMC Act 2026 updates Nigeria's identity framework and crowns the NIMC as the main authority in identity related issues

Jun 30, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

African startups raised over $1.5 B in H1 2026 as equity stages a comeback
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African startups raised over $1.5 B in H1 2026 as equity stages a comeback

African startup funding reached $1.5 billion across 137 deals in H1 2026 as equity rebounded, Kenya led funding, and Nigeria lagged in capital raised.

Jun 29, 20264 min read
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Benjamin Dada

The CBN wants to know the hidden faces behind Nigerian fintech solutions
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The CBN wants to know the hidden faces behind Nigerian fintech solutions

The CBN is asking for clear data on the ownership structure of Nigerian Fintech firms

Jun 29, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Providus and Unity Bank complete merger, begin operations as ProvidusUnity Bank
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Providus and Unity Bank complete merger, begin operations as ProvidusUnity Bank

Providus Bank and Unity Bank have completed their merger and officially commenced operations as ProvidusUnity Bank, creating a larger institution as Nigeria's banking sector consol

Jun 26, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

The Contributor Mindset: Inside the Journey of Femi Alayesanmi, Head of Engineering at Mono
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The Contributor Mindset: Inside the Journey of Femi Alayesanmi, Head of Engineering at Mono

Femi Alayesanmi's storied journey, from growing up without a computer to leading Mono’s Engineering and the future of African tech.

Jun 26, 20267 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Return founder, Tomiwa Lasebikan, raises $2.4 million for stablecoin startup Daya
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Return founder, Tomiwa Lasebikan, raises $2.4 million for stablecoin startup Daya

Daya, the stablecoin payments startup founded by return entrepreneur Tomiwa Lasebikan, has raised $2.4 million in pre-seed funding to expand cross-border payment infrastructure.

Jun 25, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Chaka rebrands to Hisa
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Chaka rebrands to Hisa

Chaka and Hisa apps have merged into one 'Hisa' app. Existing portfolios are maintained, with users told to expect improved services.

Jun 25, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

5 African startup sectors set to benefit from the World Cup
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5 African startup sectors set to benefit from the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is creating opportunities beyond football. Here's how African fintech, media, travel, e-commerce, and sports-tech startups stand to benefit.

Jun 24, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Flutterwave awards 25 grants to young entrepreneurs at YEEP 2026
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Flutterwave awards 25 grants to young entrepreneurs at YEEP 2026

Flutterwave awards 25 grants to young Nigerian entrepreneurs to support business growth and to invest in the next generation of African builders.

Jun 24, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Is the African Monetary Union 2030 target achievable? Ugo Umeseaka, COO of Redtech, shed light on this
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Is the African Monetary Union 2030 target achievable? Ugo Umeseaka, COO of Redtech, shed light on this

Redtech COO Ugo Umeseaka explains why Africa's 2030 monetary union target is unlikely and why cross-border payments matter more than a single currency.

Jun 24, 20267 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Popular UK bank, Monzo launches remittance to Nigeria
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Popular UK bank, Monzo launches remittance to Nigeria

Monzo now supports payouts to Nigeria, through its partnership with Wise. What does the future hold for African remittance operators?

Jun 23, 20264 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Kunal Shah : 4 key things to know about Whatsapp’s new head
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Kunal Shah : 4 key things to know about Whatsapp’s new head

Here is what we know about the man appointed to lead Whatsapp

Jun 23, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

11 African stablecoin-focused startups that raised money in H1 2026
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11 African stablecoin-focused startups that raised money in H1 2026

These are the African stablecoin-focused startups that attracted investor funding in the first half of 2026 as digital dollar infrastructure gained momentum across Africa.

Jun 23, 20264 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Investigation on Polymarket confirms betting companies pay Influencers to post fake slips
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Investigation on Polymarket confirms betting companies pay Influencers to post fake slips

Investigation links Polymarket to influencers promoting winning tickets on social media

Jun 22, 20262 min read
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Benjamin Dada

How Africa is being priced out of the creative economy
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How Africa is being priced out of the creative economy

Africa's creator economy is growing rapidly, but rising platform subscriptions, data costs, and low payouts are making success harder.

Jun 22, 20264 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Africa Was Already Using Stablecoins. Flutterwave and Ripple Just Made It Official.
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Africa Was Already Using Stablecoins. Flutterwave and Ripple Just Made It Official.

Flutterwave and Ripple partnership can be the infrastructure that gives stablecoins scale and legitimacy in Africa rather than the spark that started it.

Jun 19, 20267 min read
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Benjamin Dada

Fresh data reveals Gen Z are bringing back the IPod
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Fresh data reveals Gen Z are bringing back the IPod

Ebay search for iPods surge in 2026 with Gen Z leading the pack

Jun 19, 20263 min read
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Benjamin Dada

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